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A life in opposition: Navalny's path to heroic symbol
New York Times: Even as a boy, the Russian opposition leader resisted authority.
'Flashlight' protests for Alexei Navalny
Cellphone flashlights light up in support for arrested Russian opposition leader.
'I am not afraid': With Alexei Navalny in prison, eyes turn to Yulia Navalnaya
New York Times: Aleksei Navalny's wife has been reluctantly thrust into the spotlight.
From jail, Navalny urges Russians to overcome their fear
Vladamir Putin's political foe has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
Paddy Costello: The spy who never spied?
Opinion: Was Costello simply warning of the danger of escalating East/West rivalry?
'Millions can't be jailed': Putin critic sentenced to 2.5 years in prison
Alexei Navalny calls out Vladimir Putin's 'fear and hatred' in a Moscow court.
Russia braces for more pro-Navalny protests
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was jailed last month and faces years in prison.
Thousands arrested in Russia protests
The protests reflect the most widespread discontent that Russia has seen in years.
Hunting trips, sex and cash: How Russia influenced biathlon's leader
New York Times: President accused doing Russia's bidding as a doping scandal swirled.
US-Russia pact won't fix nuclear threats
The US sees nuclear-armed foes in Russia, China, North Korea, and maybe - one day - Iran.
Dissidents first: A foreign policy for Joe Biden
New York Times: What's more consequential? The US Capitol riot or Alexei Navalny's arrest?
Pro-Navalny protesters could face years in jail
The crackdown comes as supporters of Navalny defy the Kremlin with calls for more rallies.
Mass arrests at Russian protests demanding Navalny's release
Demonstrations were held in scores of cities in temperatures as low as -50C.
Republican's astonishing move to impeach Biden after one day
Marjorie Taylor Greene has previously been in the spotlight for her conspiracy theories.
Dance mats and $1000 loofas: Russia's most secret holiday home
A look inside the holiday house the Russian president is willing to 'kill for'.
Why is Putin submerging himself in ice water?
Putin is known for his topless photo ops, but today he was one of millions.
Alexei Navalny is Russian for 'domestic enemy number one'
Financial Times: Arrest has only elevated his status as a symbol of repression.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrested
Vladimir Putin's critic returns after five month-long recovery from poisoning.
China and Russia delight in Trump chaos
Traditional adversaries of the US struggling to conceal their joy at chaotic election.
Unmasked: The Kiwi diplomat who spied for the Russians
The unmasking of a Russian spy - Kiwi diplomat Paddy Costello branded traitor.
'Devastated': Teen dies on Christmas Eve after BMX tragedy
Auckland teenager Kirill Koninin died on Christmas Eve after falling from his BMX.
British double agent dies in Russia
George Blake defected to the Soviet Union after witnessing the US bombing of North Korea.
Dictators are outwitting a fatally divided West
OPINION: Autocrats used the pandemic to build power. It won't be easy to rein them in.
Trump fumes over Mike Pence's role in administration's dying days
The President's ire finds a new target - his conspicuously silent VP, Mike Pence.
Alleged Russian agent confesses to poisoning
An alleged Russian agent has been caught on tape detailing his role in an assassination.
'It may be China': Trump downplays Russia's involvement in US cyberattack
President Donald Trump suggests without evidence that China behind US cyberattack.
'It's not unprecedented': Trump ally hints at using military to overturn election result
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn has suggested martial law as a next step.
Cyber hack against US a 'grave threat'
The cyber hack compromised federal agencies and infrastructure in a sophisticated attack.
Putin says if Russia wanted to kill Navalny he'd be dead
Chuckling Russian President says poisoning was clearly not the work of the Kremlin.
Dick Brass: Trump fleeing US is no joke
OPINION: If President cannot stay in office, he loses immunity from criminal prosecution.
Putin congratulates Biden on winning US election
Russian President congratulated Joe Biden after weeks of holding out.
Revealed: Kremlin made a second attempt to poison Alexei Navalny in botched assassination
Times: Details of the botched double assassination attempt revealed for first time.
Putin said to have two identical offices: One in Moscow, the other at the beach
New York Times: The supposed ruse has limited the risk of a potential political backlash.